Kansas City News Smile: Local Struggles & Obama Against MAGA

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Local Grid Struggle On Nice Side Of Bridge

Northland neighborhood plagued by power outages point to overgrown trees near utility lines

Crews trim about 300,000 trees annually, according to Evergy.

Baller Prez Setback & Best Wishes For Quick Recovery

KC Current president announces cancer diagnosis

Kansas City Current President, Raven Jemison, announced she will be preparing for a "new normal" after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Golden Ghetto Doubles Down On Party District

Overland Park OKs amended Prairiefire plan with larger hotel

Overland Park paves the way for a larger hotel and fewer retail buildings in a future phase at the heart of the Prairiefire mixed-use complex.

JoCo Recycles Sounds

Ska-punk cover band The Dead Bettys share their favorite tunes ahead of Friday's Aztec Shawnee show

The Dead Bettys. // image courtesy the artist Lawrence cover band The Dead Bettys are an anomaly in the local music scene. Not because they're a cover band, but because they're a ska cover band, and one which covers the music of the '90s third wave ska.

Newspaper Plays Critic

From loathed to legendary: The KC artworks that sparked a new era of public art

Dive into the history of the Nelson-Atkins' famous Shuttlecocks and the way they've influenced contemporary sculpture across KC in the 20 years since their unveiling.

Paige Flips Script

Paige Spiranac tries to steal Rory McIlroy's Masters thunder

Rory McIlroy's victory at Augusta National on Sunday was all the talk of the sports world as the Irishman won his fifth major and completed a career grand slam.

Former Prez Pushes Back For Ivy League Independence 

Obama slams Trump's 'ham-handed' crackdown on Harvard University

Former President Barack Obama applauded his law school alma mater for rejecting the Trump administration's conditions to "stifle academic freedom."

La Migra Struggle Against MAGA

Democratic lawmakers say they'll travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release

Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen are vowing to go to El Salvador to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Justice Department says it mistakenly deported there

Even Left Coast Skips Former Veep Comeback Tour

Kamala Harris mocked on social media for reported interest in creating an institute for policy and ideas

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has been mulling over where to take her career after her defeat in November, and X users laughed at the idea of her opening a think tank

College Rule Switcheroo 

Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi arrested by DHS at citizenship interview

A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.

GOP Against Vlad?!?

Republican supporters of Ukraine put pressure on Trump after missile strikes

Lawmakers use Kremlin's deadly attacks as latest evidence to convince president he must increase pressure on Putin

Far East Flexes With Friends

Xi makes a case for free trade, presenting China as a source of 'stability and certainty'

China's Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of "stability and certainty."

Chaos In Tropical Paradise Cont'd

U.S., Caribbean community condemn plans by gangs, allies to overthrow Haiti government

The U.S. State Department and the Caribbean Community are condemning looming threats by a powerful gang coalition in Haiti to escalate violence against residents in an effort to overthrow the country's transitional government.

Mogul Faces Music Again

Once again, Harvey Weinstein goes on trial for sex crimes in New York today

Weinstein's New York conviction was overturned last year. The new trial will retry the case alongside a brand new charge.

Set Them Free!!!

Bikini-clad Coachella bombshells vow to 'bring back the boobs' - but haters are blasting the 'icky' trend

The controversial "bikini tops as shirts" trend dominated as the most popular fashion movement of weekend one of Coachella 2025.

Local Scoop . . . 

Betty Rae's Ice Cream announces grand opening deals for new Overland Park location

Betty Rae's Ice Cream opening new store this week at 6936 West 135th Street in the Shoppes at Deer Creek Woods in Overland Park.

Katie's Springtime Advice

Soak in the sun today, because changes are on the way

The next several days include on and off rain chances

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